11 Don't-Miss Events in Westchester's Parks This Weekend

Here are some of the events going on in Westchester County Parks this weekend. And of course, the county's pools and beaches are open!

Friday, July 28
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Music in the Park – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Back to the Garden performs favorites from Woodstock. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages. Admission $10 per person. Info at LasdonPark.org.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River – (914) 864-7322
Sixth Annual Firefly Festival – 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Meet at the end of Michigan Road for an ice cream social and to view the night lights of this magnificent insects.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Big Band on the Boardwalk – 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Milt Gerver and his orchestra perform music from the Big Band Era on the boardwalk. Bring chairs for seating. Also 8/4. Rain date: 8/11.
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Friday Night Fireworks – 9:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Spectacular fireworks every Friday through Sept. 1.


Saturday, July 29
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Nature Scavenger Hunt – 10 a.m. – noon
A self-guided scavenger hunt using a nature checklist and map.

Willson’s Waves Pool, 8 Bradford Avenue, Mount Vernon – (914) 813-6990
Family Fun Day – Noon – 4 p.m.
Music and entertainment, fun and games. Free with paid pool admission. Rain date: 7/30.


Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project: Spreading Wood Chips along the Hiking Trails – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves; hand tools provided. Great for service credit hours.


Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Art Show – Noon – 4 p.m.
Works by local artist Michelle Nicolosi on view in the Main House Gallery on weekends through July 30.


Sunday, July 30
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
More than 20 vendors offer fresh produce and local food products every Sunday through October. Vendors at muscootfarm.org.
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Dragonfly Walk – 10 a.m. – noon
Learn all about these winged insects that call the farm home.

Ridge Road Park, Ridge Road, Hartsdale – (914) 946-8133
Irish-American Heritage Festival –1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Music and entertainment, crafts and food vendors.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

IMAGE/ Westchester County Parks Department